If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a development team and build creative technology solutions that positively impact our music loving customers, and relish ownership of diverse technologies, look no further and join our team today.
The development manager for our Web/eCommerce applications platform, is a hands-on leadership position with the skills and experience to lead and manage an Web/eCommerce software development team and support company's growing ecommerce channel.
This role is accountable for providing on-time delivery of planned releases working closely with other technology teams, including Enterprise Integration, Database Administration, Information Security and other development teams, and external vendor partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Lead end to end solution delivery, including architecture, design, build, deployment and support. Work with a product mindset.
- Champion and drive an agile operating model from requirements to deployment, including driving automation through the software development life cycle.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and manage software products & features.
- Develop work plans, proactively manage team capacity, communicate priorities, and manage deadlines/deliverables with leadership.
- Build telemetry/monitoring, resilience, and security into the DNA of every product.
- Create and deliver superior customer (eCommerce and Web Self-service) experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations.
To join our band you will need the following experience:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Technology, or equivalent work/industry experience.
- 8+ years of experience with a focus on architecture, design, and development of omni-channel commerce applications.
- Experience in managing offshore or remote teams and large scale web development projects.
- Deep understanding of ecommerce systems (e.g., ATG, Shopify, Magento, Demandware), content management system (e.g., OpenCMS).
- Working experience with Oracle ATG Commerce / eCommerce Suite / Commerce Tools / Salesforce eCommerce Suites.
- Demonstrated experience delivering web-front ends leveraging Nodejs, React and JavaScript, NO SQL.
- Demonstrated experience leading modernization initiatives focused on improving customer experience and self-service capabilities.
- Experience with AWS Services, including S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elastic Search etc.
- Understanding of CI/CD, GIT branching strategies.
- Experienced using messaging tools like TIBCO, KAFKA etc.
- Knowledge of design patterns MVC, MVP & other design patterns
- Working knowledge in database technologies, including cloud-native options.
- Hand on experience with HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, React, SQL, Microservices, and REST API frameworks.
- Understanding of OMS and ERP Retail management systems and processes
- Self-Motivated; willing to take on new opportunities and learn new technologies.
- Good collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working experience with agile methodology.
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